Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/20/1711/HHF.

The Development Management Team Leader stated that the application proposed a single storey front extension to a detached two-storey dwelling set back from the highway on Ashdon Road, opposite the Common.

The application was recommended for approval with conditions.

The Chair gave her permission for Councillor Freeman to speak on the matter, following his earlier declaration. He referred Members to some of the site photographs, the building lines and the comments made in respect of conservation issues by Place Services Conservation.

Councillor Freeman recused himself from the meeting at this point (3.39 pm) and took no part in the discussion.

Councillor Light said that she was a Saffron Walden Town Council Member for a different ward and did not sit on the Town Council Planning Committee. She said that the proposed extension would not intrude visually or physically onto the Common. She said it was a modest extension, behind a wall and greenery.

Councillor Lemon said that he agreed with Councillor Light and he asked for clarification surrounding the Council’s arrangements for consultation on conservation matters with Place Services.

The Development Manager summarised the arrangements and said that he was very happy with the Place Services’ team’s input.

Councillor Light proposed approval of the application and Councillor Lemon seconded the motion.

RESOLVED to approve the application with conditions.

Councillor R Freeman and R Ward spoke on the application.

Councillor Freeman returned to the meeting at 3.50 pm.